There is a drive to recognize stuntpeople with an Oscar, maybe by next 
year.
I have a better chance getting one for writing or special F/X.
Speaking of which, I hope to hava a working model of a female centaur-
pegasus soon.... I don't think anyone has combined the two yet.
Stunt 

> I had a chance to actually hold an Oscar last June and take it home 
for the 
> night.  Man, that Oscar weighed about 15 pounds and is scribed with 
the winner, 
> date, serial number and the reason for the Oscar.  This one was due 
for 
> reconditioning as it was over 20 years old.  Winners have to return 
their Oscars to 
> the committee who sends them to Chicago were they are cleaned, 
refinished, 
> polished and returned to its rightful owner.
> Stuntpeople is Hollywood's best kept secret.  They want people to 
believe 
> that the actors actually did the stunt.  Same applies to naked body 
show with 
> doubles that rarely get any credit.
> Where ya at Stuntman ?
> W
> 
> 
> In a message dated 2/21/05 4:36:33 PM, 
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
> 
> << I knew a few Hollywood stunt/doubles in the 60s and they were 
working on 
> getting a Category in the Academy Awards for 'Stuntman' back then, 
and it's 
> still not recognized as a 'Category' for an 'Oscar' today.  I think 
the Academy 
> doesn't want to admit just how much work they put into the making of 
a movie! >>
> 
> 
> 

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